Databases

All of our resources can be found online through the Bowie Destiny website found at @http://destiny.aisd.net. The library website can be found at @http://www.wix.com/muribe1/bowiehslibrary. Usernames and passwords are available at the library's circulation desk.

**Gale PowerSearch:** A collection of several databases of various types which will supply full text magazine, newspaper and reference book articles in which all databases are searched in one search.

**Gale Student Resources in Context:** Gale databases presented in a more student-friendly format.

**EBSCOHOST Databases**: A collection of over 40 informational databases including thousands of periodicals, journals, transcripts, photos, etc. in general and specialized subjects**.**

**Facts on File Databases:** History databases as well as Bloom's Literary Reference, Science Online, Health Information and the World Atlas.

**SIRS Databases:** A collection of full-text magazines and newspaper articles on various topics including controversial issues. Special features listed under "Database Features."

**Culturegrams:** Cultural, geographic, historical information about the countries of the world.

**World Book Online:** An online encyclopedia in English and Spanish editions**.**

**ABC-Clio:** American History, Ancient & Medieval History, Modern World History.

**Maps101:** Different types of maps for every part of the world.

**NetTrekker:** An educational search engine with websites organized by readability level and aligned to the TEKS. A great alternative to Google for students, since the results are verified, evaluated websites.

**Careercruising.com:** Information about careers, salaries, and education requirements.

**TeachingBooks.net:** Author interviews and an author pronunciation guide as well as discussion questions for books. Also includes book excerpts read aloud.

**Discovery Streaming:** Videos and resources for teachers on numerous topics. Obtain passcode from librarian to create your own login.